Cherry Valley, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cherry Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherry Valley compares with Illinois
Cherry Valley against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherry Valley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherry Valley | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 617.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 11.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Illinois, Cherry Valley is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cherry Valley: 2.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Cherry Valley (1.2 → 3.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherry Valley. They injured 76 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Cherry Valley with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-251 (4), I-90 (3) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for Cherry Valley fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherry Valley.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Illinois; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cherry Valley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 5 |
| SR-251 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| CR-5 Stone Quarry Rd | 1 |
| Falcon Rd | 1 |
| Guilford Rd | 1 |
| Kelly Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherry Valley) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 119 |
| US-20 | 17 |
| I-90 | 8 |
| Harrison Ave | 5 |
| Cr-11 | 4 |
| S Mulford Rd | 4 |
| Bypass Us 20 | 4 |
| S Perryville Rd | 2 |
Cherry Valley at a glance
| Population | 2,888 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 61112) | $40,563 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherry Valley since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +234% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +100% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +17% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cherry Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Cherry Valley?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Cherry Valley since 2015, with 5 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cherry Valley?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cherry Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cherry Valley?
Truck crashes in Cherry Valley peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cherry Valley?
Since 2015, Cherry Valley has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cherry Valley compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 617.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherry Valley, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cherry Valley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.